52% of South Africans don’t want Covid vaccine, despite SA securing initial batch

[Flywheel]

While tens of millions of people around the world have already received the life-saving Covid-19 vaccine, the first round of jabs has yet to commence in South Africa. Last week, however, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize presented the government’s roll-out strategy and confirmed that the country will be receiving 1,000,000 doses in January, followed by 500,000 doses in February, from the Serum Institute of India (SII).

What does South Africa have to say?

Despite being in the midst of Covid-19’s second wave, with the number of reported local cases and deaths ballooning daily, a staggering 52% of South Africans would not even take the vaccine if it were available to them.

This is according to the latest data from leading fintech company, CompariSure, who have been surveying South Africans from all walks of life on their thoughts around the latest Covid-19 developments.

“From our most recent survey, we saw that just over 50% of respondents answered “No” to a direct question on whether they were willing to get the vaccine when it became available,” says Matt Kloos, CFO of CompariSure.

Perhaps sentiment will shift as vaccine rollouts continue around the world, especially if certain inoculated countries are able to eradicate the pandemic, but for now South Africans remain very sceptical.

52% of South Africans don’t want Covid vaccine, despite SA securing initial batch

Last week, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize presented the government’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out strategy.

www.iol.co.za

 

[neoprema]

Good, more for me as i'm further down the list.

I don't agree with anti-vaxxers (even if COVID-19 is the first vaccine you refuse to take) - but the freedoms we all want to enjoy mean people must have the right to choose not to take the vaccine if they don't want it.

 

[ForceFate]

Judging by opinions voiced in one of my whatsapp groups, I think the number is almost entirely consumers of conspiracy theories around covid-19

 

[thestaggy]

with approximately 40% of respondents stating “Other”, with reasons like “fear of needles” and “government tracking” being supplied.

These folks make me laugh. No doubt in my mind a good few of the respondents gave that answer while completing the survey on their smart phone.

On their Facebook profile they have their city of residence and place of work. They also check-in when they visit places. Via Instagram they document their daily activities. On the way home they use Google Maps.

''The government wants to track us!''

 

[Ninja'd]

Gimme the vaccine. I don't care if I get Bell's Palsy, I'm hideous already.

 

[Flywheel]

Gimme the vaccine. I don't care if I get Bell's Palsy, I'm hideous already.

Go rob a big corporate. If you get away, you're rich.

If you get caught, free vaccine - first in line too.

 

[static_sa]

Yeah Ill take a back seat for now.

Give me mRNA-v2

 

[Hellhound105]

Oh I'll happily get it, just glad to be last on the list

 

[Nemoneiros]

While tens of millions of people around the world have already received the life-saving Covid-19 vaccine, the first round of jabs has yet to commence in South Africa. Last week, however, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize presented the government’s roll-out strategy and confirmed that the country will be receiving 1,000,000 doses in January, followed by 500,000 doses in February, from the Serum Institute of India (SII).

What does South Africa have to say?

Despite being in the midst of Covid-19’s second wave, with the number of reported local cases and deaths ballooning daily, a staggering 52% of South Africans would not even take the vaccine if it were available to them.

This is according to the latest data from leading fintech company, CompariSure, who have been surveying South Africans from all walks of life on their thoughts around the latest Covid-19 developments.

“From our most recent survey, we saw that just over 50% of respondents answered “No” to a direct question on whether they were willing to get the vaccine when it became available,” says Matt Kloos, CFO of CompariSure.

Perhaps sentiment will shift as vaccine rollouts continue around the world, especially if certain inoculated countries are able to eradicate the pandemic, but for now South Africans remain very sceptical.

52% of South Africans don’t want Covid vaccine, despite SA securing initial batch

Last week, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize presented the government’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out strategy.

www.iol.co.za

Making it sounds as if 100% was covered and thereof 52% says no

 

[Hemi300c]

Where the fvck do the anc get their facts.

I was never asked.

 

[yebocan]

No thanks from my side...not an antivaxxer -- just too much fear around this whole Corona shitfest for me ...

 

[Nemoneiros]

No thanks from my side...not an antivaxxer -- just too much fear around this whole Corona shitfest for me ...

Yeah that validated your statement

 

[Neuk_]

I am looking forward to the vaccine as the 5G chip can only help with the shitty Vodacom signal where we live.

 

[HunterNW]

People say 0+ blood group is immune to covid. So i'm sorted.

If all else fails, i'll cook some beetroot and take a shower.

 

[Flywheel]

People say 0+ blood group is immune to covid. So i'm sorted.

If all else fails, i'll cook some beetroot and take a shower.

Don't forget the garlic too.

 

[Hellhound105]

People say 0+ blood group is immune to covid. So i'm sorted.

If all else fails, i'll cook some beetroot and take a shower.

18 years alive, 12 living dead. I still don't know my blood type.
Nooit geld gehad om te gaan vir so iets nie.

 

[Hellhound105]

Don't forget the garlic too.

And cow piss in India

10:30

 

[HunterNW]

18 years alive, 12 living dead. I still don't know my blood type.
Nooit geld gehad om te gaan vir so iets nie.

Dit kos fokol. Jy gaan skenk net bloed, hulle laat weet jou.
Of as jy in die army was, dit sou op jou belt gestaan het.

 

[surface]

I never took flu shot ever before (just to see if body copes up without it) but I am pretty sure I will take covid vaccine. That is gonna be a while though.

 

[yebocan]

Yeah that validated your statement

....let me put it his way .... consent = giving your free will away....free will, is your power not to be pulled into anything... the mechanisms of free will relinquishing might not be direct, but it purpose is to disempower without you not even knowing, you giving your power(divine right/s) away.